Director Fisheries Compliance

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 241,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks a Director Fisheries Compliance to lead an integrated, intelligence-led regulatory program across NSW waters, managing a large workforce with hybrid Sydney/regional responsibilities.

You will drive strategic leadership, shape priorities with fisheries management, policy and research, and deliver sustainable fisheries and marine estate outcomes while maintaining high integrity and public service ethos.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in regulatory, compliance, enforcement or integrity functions within government or similarly complex environments.
• Proven ability to develop and lead high-performing teams and manage large operational programs.
• Ability to respond to emerging risks in dynamic, high-profile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a large, diverse, geographically dispersed workforce to deliver strong regulatory outcomes.
• Build trust and credibility with stakeholders and partner effectively to deliver sustainable fisheries outcomes.
• Exercise sound judgement balancing emerging risks, priorities and operational realities.

Job description

Director Fisheries Compliance

• Full-time ongoing Senior Executive, Band 1 role TRP from $240,651 to $266,345 Total per annum including superannuation
• Location Sydney or regional NSW – Hybrid working
• Lead People. Shape Fisheries Compliance. Deliver Impact.

About the Role

The Director Fisheries Compliance leads the delivery of an integrated, intelligence-led and risk-based regulatory program that supports compliance with the Fisheries Management Act 1994, the Marine Estate Management Act 2014 and associated legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks.

The Director provides strategic leadership to a diverse and dedicated workforce, drawing on its deep operational expertise and experience to deliver an effective, contemporary compliance function. As a core member of the Fisheries & Forestry Executive team, the Director works closely with fisheries management, policy and research leaders to shape priorities and deliver sustainable fisheries and marine estate outcomes for NSW.

About You

You are an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience leading complex regulatory, compliance, enforcement or integrity functions within government or a similarly complex environment.

You have a strong track record of developing and leading high-performing teams, manage significant operational programs and respond to emerging risks in dynamic and often high-profile environments.

You are committed to protecting aquatic resources and strengthening community confidence in fisheries compliance. You act with the highest integrity and bring a strong commitment to public service, continuous improvement and balancing environmental, community and industry interests.

You have a collaborative approach and a proven ability to work across government, industry and community sectors, to foster strong and trusting partnerships that support a coordinated, contemporary and accountable approach to compliance and enforcement.

You will be able to

• Lead and inspire a large, diverse and geographically dispersed workforce to deliver strong regulatory outcomes.
• Build trust and credibility with stakeholders and partner effectively to deliver sustainable fisheries outcomes.
• Exercise sound judgement, balancing emerging risks, government priorities and operational realities.

Why us?

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long-term benefits for NSW. Our focus is to protect, support and develop primary industries, the mining sector and regional communities.

DPIRD brings together Agriculture and Biosecurity; Forestry and Fishing; Local Land Services; Mining, Exploration and Geoscience; Regional Development and Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works; and the Soil Conservation Service. We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent living and working in regional NSW.

Additional Information

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that become available over the next 18 months. The successful applicant may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to a workplace where everyone can contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve

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